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Area rugs are an affordable and versatile way to liven up any living space. They provide a soft, warm place for your feet to land when you get out of bed, and can tie together the design elements in a room or create separation in open floor plans. However, if you want to get a lasting flooring life from your area rug, you need to regularly clean and maintain it.
In today’s article, we’ll share seven simple steps for area rug cleaning. Perform these basic tasks to help your area rug withstand the test of time.
Before you read this, check your area rug for a tag with cleaning information. If the manufacturing tag tells you how to clean your area rug, follow those instructions.
Can’t find a guide for how to clean your area rug? No problem! Whatever material your area rug is made out of, this cleaning process will work for you. Follow this basic cleaning procedure to maintain your area rug.
Along with the regular area rug cleaning and maintenance outlined above, there are some area rug materials that require special cleaning considerations. Here’s a list of common area rug materials and what you need to know.
Many cotton area rugs are safe to go in your washer. Check the tag on your rug, and if it’s made of cotton, you can wash it like you would your clothes. If it’s too big, follow the instructions for wool.
After vacuuming your area rug, mix cold water and laundry detergent in a bucket. Use a microfiber cloth to dab the surface of your area rug. Apply detergent and water to your cloth as needed. A light saturation of the rug’s surface is fine – you just don’t want it to seep through.
Next, get a fresh bucket of cold water and dab your area rug with a fresh microfiber cloth. Finally, blot the rug dry with towels. Allow the rug to dry overnight before resuming regular use.
Take your rug outside and hang it on a clothesline. Use a garden hose and dishwasher detergent to clean your synthetic fiber area rug. Work the dish-washing liquid into the rug with a small scrub brush. Use gentle motions – don’t scour the area rug.
Rinse the rug off completely until there are no more soap suds coming from the area rug. Let your synthetic fiber area rug dry out overnight before you lay it back down indoors.
Persian, Oriental, and other special rugs should only be deep cleaned by a professional. Regularly vacuum your rug and the areas around and underneath it – but don’t try anything else, or you might damage it. You invested your money in an exceptional rug, invest in making it last as well!
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